How long did it take dvd players to break the 200 barrier? The hd formats have only been out Less than 3 years(closer to 2 I think) and walmart sold a 99 dollar hd-dvd player.
As far as hd content on broadcasts go it will eventually all be 1080p but there are still not enough tvs out there for the broadcasters to justify it. When the deadline hits and more tvs are capable of 1080p the broadcasters will be forced to make their signal look as good as the other company. And I mean forced by the market where ratings will suffer because a picture doesn't look as good as another channel. On a side note hd is not always your friend, there is an actress on a show I watch that I always said was just gorgeous but on hd several skin blemishes show and really make her look harsh. Look at your local newscasters face you'll see what I mean.